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Black Innovators in Technology

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Black Innovators in Technology

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📚 Part 1: Reading & Identification

1. After reading about Katherine Johnson, which of her accomplishments was most important to NASA's space missions?

She calculated flight paths for spacecraft

She built the first computer

She designed rocket engines

She trained astronauts

2. Mark Dean helped develop important computer technology at Intel. Which of these innovations is he known for?

The first smartphone

The first personal computer (PC)

The internet

Video games

3. Check all the ways these innovators impacted technology today: (Select all that apply)

Made space exploration safer and more accurate

Helped create computers we use every day

Opened doors for other diverse scientists

Proved that innovation comes from all backgrounds

4. Both Katherine Johnson and Mark Dean worked in fields that were not very diverse at the time. What does this tell us about their achievements?

Their work was less important

They had to overcome extra challenges

Technology was easier back then

They had more help than others

✏️ Part 2: Reflection & Analysis

5. Write two interesting facts you learned about Katherine Johnson or Mark Dean:

Fact 1: _________________________________________________

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Fact 2: _________________________________________________

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6. How do you think these innovators changed the world of technology? Explain in 2-3 sentences:
7. Complete this sentence: "Diversity in technology careers is important because..."
8. Think about your own future: What technology field interests you most and why?

🎯 Part 3: Making Connections

9. If you could interview Katherine Johnson or Mark Dean today, what would be your top question for them?

My question: ____________________________________________

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10. Name one piece of technology you use every day that might not exist without the work of innovators like Katherine Johnson and Mark Dean:

Technology: _______________________________________________

Why it connects: _________________________________________

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